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Word of the Day – Callipygian

By September 1, 2025Word of the Day

Callipygian (adj)

kal-uh-pij-ee-un

Having well-shaped buttocks.

1640–50; Greek kallipýg ( os ) with beautiful buttocks; referring to a statue of Aphrodite ( kalli- calli- + pyg ( ḗ ) rump + -os adj. suffix) + -ian

Example sentences

“I love corgis, their little callipygian rear profiles are adorable!”

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